Cauliculi frame
Unknown Artist
19th century (?), style early 18th century
Medium
Single piece of poplar with a horizontal grain.
Dimensions
Overall: 13 3/4 × 10 5/8 in. (35 × 27 cm) Sight: 7 3/8 × 5 1/8 in. (18.7 × 13 cm) Rabbet: 7 7/8 × 5 1/2 in. (20 × 14 cm)
Classification
Frames
Culture
Italian, Bologna
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.2128
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the **Cauliculi** showcases the refined artistry of Bologna, Italy. Crafted in the early 18th-century style—though possibly dating to the 19th century—this frame exemplifies Bolognese woodworking traditions, a hub of Baroque and Rococo innovation. Its name evokes *cauliculi*, the delicate, budding acanthus leaves common in classical architectural ornament, suggesting intricate carved motifs that would elegantly encase a painting, enhancing its dramatic presence. Made from a single piece of poplar wood with distin...